2024 Summer Global Internship

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Hyundai Elevator Interview Guidebook

Interview Details

Expected interview format: 2 interviewers and 2 buddy.

Group interviews may occur if other buddies have interviews at the same time.

Be prepared for potentially long waiting periods; plan your schedule accordingly.

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Why Does Hyundai Elevator Hire International Student Interns?

Hyundai Elevator's hiring focus is primarily on overseas business-related roles. If a specific role is not defined, you will likely engage in market research tasks. This includes analyzing new and existing market changes where the company aims to expand. The goal is to contribute to the growth of Hyundai Elevator's international sales,export teams, and overseas branches through these analyses.

What Should You Prepare Before the Interview?

Hyundai Elevator aims to expand its global market presence. Below are key countries and projects. Even if your country is not listed, research what Hyundai Elevator is doing in your country. Discuss any market research experience you have, including team projects at school.

[China]

- Goal: Increase market share to 5.9% by 2024.

- Activities: Elevator manufacturing and sales.

- Keywords: Product diversification and optimization to expand sales in the premium market, expansion in the remodelin gmarket.

- Related article: https://biz.chosun.com/industry/company/2023/08/10/MROFND4H7ZCCPEGWOAFAGDZA2I/

[Vietnam]

- Activities: Corporate operations,educational programs to spread local technical skills and corporate culture.

- Keywords: Participation in construction project contracts, identifying new bidding opportunities, expanding network with construction companies.

- Related article:https://www.theguru.co.kr/news/article.html?no=59836

[Malaysia]

- Activities: Corporate operations,strengthening local market presence.

- Keywords: Genting Highlands Casino Resort elevators and escalators, Kuala Lumpur large-scale mixed-use shopping mall KL Gateway elevators and escalators projects, network expansion.

[Indonesia]

- Activities: Sustained corporate growth,cooperation with Korean headquarters to enhance local staff capabilities.

- Keywords: Participation in bids due to increased infrastructure projects.

- Related article : https://www.fnnews.com/news/202309291704446603

- Related article : http://www.snmnews.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=514055

[Turkey]

- Activities: Market presence expansion through large project bids.

- Keywords: Leveraging geographicaladvantages to target the European market, establishing Turkey as a second home market.

- Related article: https://www.topdaily.kr/articles/97657

If your country is not mentioned,research Hyundai Elevator’s activities in your country. Previous successful candidates were from Bulgaria,Azerbaijan, and China, then you don’t need to be discouraged for the nationality.

Mandatory Research Topics for All Buddies

- Hyundai Elevator’s export and market expansion opportunities are tied to new construction projects and the remodeling industry. Investigate your country’s infrastructure expansion and construction industry opportunities.

- If you cannot find specific features,research the global trends in the elevator and escalator markets.

- Elevators and escalators ultimately enhance the value of buildings through premium and high-end features.

Hyundai Elevator Interview Process

Interview Duration and Format

- Expected duration: 20 to 30 minutes.

- Interview format: 2 interviewers to 1buddy.

- In case of group interviews: 2interviewers to 2 buddies, with the same 20 to 30 minutes duration expected.

What Questions Can You Expect in the Interviews?

If you participate alone, the interview will focus on questions about the experiences mentioned in your resume and cover letter, combined with common interview questions. This type of interview is called a Structured Experience-Based Interview. It involves follow-up questions to verify your skills and competencies based on your stated experiences.

[If you have past internship experience,you will be asked to elaborate on it in detail.]

[Example Questions Sequence]

[STEP. 1] “You mentioned participating in Activity A on your resume. Can you explain what this activity was about?”

[STEP. 2]  “Is there a specific event during Activity A that stands out to you?”

[STEP. 3]  “What role did you play in that memorable event?”

[STEP. 4]  “Were there any challenges you faced whileper forming your role?”

[STEP. 5]  “How did you overcome those challenges?”

What is a Structured Experience-Based Interview?

This interview type aims to verify the truthfulness of your essays and resume through detailed questions. The focus is on why you chose the experience, how you executed it, and the outcomes or lessons learned.

Key Aspects to Prepare For:

- Why: Why did you decide to engage in this experience?

- How: How did you carry out the experience?

- Outcome: What did you learn from this experience?

Prepare answers for each of these categories for all significant experiences mentioned in your application.

[Important Points in Structured Experience-Based Interviews]

- Authenticity Check: Interviewers will probe to ensure that the experiences described are genuinely yours, especially in team projects. Clearly define your role.

- Honesty: Base your explanations on truth.Over-exaggeration may lead to more probing questions to uncover the truth. It's better to discuss genuine experiences, even if they include challenges or mistakes, as long as you highlight growth and learning.

[Example Questions]

"Your GPA in your first year was quite low. What happened?"

"You have a low grade in a specific major course. Was the course particularly difficult?"

"Why don't you have any volunteer experience?"

"You mentioned a startup experience.Can you explain what it was about?"

"Among your various part-time jobs,which one is the most memorable and why?"

Since it's challenging to provide tailored answers for everyone, analyze your own experiences and develop potential questions and answers. Ensure you are prepared to discuss any experience you mentioned in your application in detail.

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[1-Minute Self-Introduction Guide]

[Prepare your self-introduction to be clear and easy to understand.]

Example

"Hello,I’m Diego, applying for the overseas sales position at OO Corporation. Since my university days, I have aspired to become a sales expert in the Korean and Latin American markets. Over the past four years of studying in Korea, I have focused my efforts on two key areas.
[Feel free to customize the opening section.]

Firstly, I have worked hard to understand the market. I regularly attended investment fairs between Korea and Latin America, learning about each region's perspectives on the other. Additionally, I took courses focused on market research and statistics, acquiring methodologies for market analysis. Utilizing this knowledge, I participated in OO activities and an internship at OO, where I was responsible for conducting market research on the entry strategies of Korean manufacturing firms into Latin America. [Introduce your first key strength.]

Secondly, I have made efforts to understand differences. The significant differences between Korea and Latin America are time zones and culture. Recognizing and reconciling these differences is crucial in facilitating trade and exchanges between the two regions. Through OO activities and my internship at OO, I successfully mediated these differences, achieving notable outcomes.
[Introduce your second key strength.]

In the future, I aim to join OO Corporation and become a new employee who bridges Korea and Latin America effectively.
[Conclude by highlighting what you can contribute to the company in 1-2sentences.]"

[Common Questions]

- Please introduce yourself in one minute.

- Where did you find the job posting? (Just kidding..) Do you know about Buddies?

- Can you explain your motivation for applying to Hyundai Elevator'si nternship?

- There are many other internships available. Why did you choose to apply to Hyundai Elevator?

- Is there a specific field you want to learn about during this internship?

- What kind of tasks do you think you will be performing if you get this internship?

- What would you do if you were assigned to a different position than the one you applied for? (The location may change.)

[Questions about Life in Korea and University]

- Can you explain why you came to Korea?

- What are you studying at your Korean university?

(If different from the applied position) How does your major relate to the position you applied for?

(If similar) How can you apply what you learned in your major to this position?

- Why do you want to work at a Korean company?

- How have you changed the most since studying in Korea?

- What is the most memorable experience you've had while living in Korea?

- What has been the most difficult aspect of living in Korea, and how did you overcome it?

- Can you tell us about the most memorable experience from your university life?

- Is there a university course you took that you think will be most helpful for this position?

[Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Personality]

- Can you tell us about your strengths and weaknesses? (Personality)(When mentioning weaknesses, please explain what efforts you are making too vercome them.)

- How do your friends describe you?

- What do your friends say is your biggest weakness?

[Job-Related Experience and Strengths]

- What do you think the role of [specific position] involves?

- What are your strengths in relation to the position you applied for?

- What skills do you think are necessary for the position you applied for?

- Even if your experience or major is different, do you think youcan perform well in this role?

- You mentioned that your strength is [specific skill] on your resume. What do you think this skill entails?

- Is there a point where you excel compared to other candidates?(One of your strengths)

- Can you tell us about the courses you took related to the position you applied for and what you learned from them?

[Team Project Experience and Leadership]

- If you have leadership experience, can you explain it?

(If you have a lot of leadership experience) Can you explain an experience where you participated as a team member in a project?

- Do you think you are more suited to be a leader or a follower?Please explain why.

- Can you explain an experience where you worked on a team project with Korean team members? What role did you mainly perform?

- Have you ever experienced a conflict with a Korean team member during a project?

- How do you resolve conflicts with a supervisor or team member?

- If a supervisor gives you an unreasonable order, how would you act?

[How to Answer]

- Determine whether the unreasonable order contributes to the company's growth or contradicts it.

- If it contributes to the company's growth, carry out the task and then request a meeting with the supervisor to resolve it.

- If it contradicts the company's growth, have a meeting with the supervisor first to understand the reason and purpose of the order.

[Experience-Related Questions]

- Do you have any challenging experiences?

- Have you ever experienced failure? If so, can you explain how you failed and how you overcame it?

- Do you have an experience where you solved a problem? If so, can you explain what the problem was and how you solved it?

- What was the most difficult task you have undertaken in your projects so far?

[Career Goals and Values]

- Can you explain what your career goals are and how you plan to achieve them?

- What do you think you will be doing in 10 years?

- What are your plans after this internship ends?

- If you do not get this internship, do you have any other plans?

- What do you think is the most important attitude in company life?

- What is your life motto?

[About Hyundai Elevator]

- Do you know what products Hyundai Elevator sells?

- What do you think the future direction of the elevator and escalator industry will be?

- What strategies do you think Hyundai Elevator needs to grow in your home country?

- What do you think are the strengths and weaknesses of Hyundai Elevator's products?

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